- Registered owner
- Rs Specialties LLC
- Location
- Anchorage, AK
- Owner type
- LLC
- Serial number
- 18-8985
- Year built
- 1972
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date
- March 21, 1972
- Certificate issued
- April 7, 2016
- Expires
- April 30, 2029
- Mode S code
- A0A009
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Lycoming 0-320 model are included below.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 55
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
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Airframe · Piper PA-18-150
AD 2025-02-11Rudder StructureAD 2022-03-15Fuel Quantity IndicatorAD 2015-08-04WingsInformation bulletins that may apply · 11
Advisory, not mandatory.
Airframe · Piper PA-18-150
SAIB SW-18-31Navigation, Attitude, and Direction Data SystemSAIB ACE-96-04Engine · Lycoming 0-320 series
SAIB NE-06-31R6Engine Lubricating OilsNTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB ANC11FA093Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcGrath, AKThe pilot inadvertently switched off the engine magnetos during short final approach, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's placement of the magneto switches in the cabin.NTSB ANC78FA034Accident · 1 fatalClosedHomer, AK
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20110904021679ALanding: Approach · Mcgrath, AKOn September 4, 2011, at about 1515 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA-18 airplane, N13973, sustained substantial damage when its engine lost power, and it crashed during final approach to Mcgrath Airport, Mcgrath, Alaska. The airplane was operated by the pilot…Accident 19780430042409ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Homer, AKLarge rock on beach used for tkof.
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N13973General aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Piper PA-18-150 aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 484
Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.
Airframe · Piper PA-18-150
STC SA01233SEFabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assemblySTC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.